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YP56 JTY

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 JTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 94,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 94,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 87,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 87,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 80,428 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,926 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,144 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 43,144 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 40,259 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Winter 205/55/16/91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Budget 205/55/16/91W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,307 miles

n/s rear tyre begining to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,428 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 16,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,271 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,230 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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YP56 JTY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP56 JTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP56 JTY registered?

YP56 JTY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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